Who do you think Jesus is?



Bible Reading - Mark 1:21-45

Most of us probably have individuals in our lives whom we call the “all-rounders”. These people are good at everything – academics, sports, cooking, singing, you name it. They seem to excel at whatever they are doing. We may wonder, “How can someone so capable and smart exist?”.

Jesus is the ultimate all-rounder. He taught with such authority that it awed His audience (v21-22). He chased evil spirits out of people with ease (v22-28, 34). He healed many people at such a rate that it would put the best doctors to shame (v32-34). Jesus impressed and surprised people so much that they couldn’t help but think, “How can this guy be a mere man?”

Clearly, Jesus was not your average guy next door. No ordinary man could so freely exercise authority over every kind of sickness and evil spirit as Jesus had done. Jesus is more than a miracle worker too. His understanding of God and the Scriptures amazed His listeners. Even the evil spirits recognised His divine nature – they called Him the “Holy One of God” (v24).

Jesus’ unique identity could not be hidden. People who heard of His great works ran to Him for help. They sat down at His feet to hear His teachings about God. Jesus looked like any normal guy, but His works were anything but ordinary.

The great impact of Jesus’ three-year ministry on earth has continued more than 2000 years later to this day. Christianity is the largest religious group in the world with an estimated 2.4 billion believers. That’s nearly a third of the entire world’s population!

The Bible, containing God’s revelations about Jesus, is the best selling and most widely distributed book of all time. The lasting influence of what Jesus has done testifies to the uniqueness and authenticity of His ministry.

Who do you think Jesus is? Is He a miracle worker, a wise man, a good moral teacher or more? If you’ve taken the step to be a follower of Christ, what do you think about Him?

As you spend time on the couch with God, take a moment to pray and reflect on what you've read..


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